Seeking Wise Counsel: Finding Strength and Safety in Faith-Based Support In our faith journey, we often encounter trials and tribulations that leave us feeling lost, confused, or overwhelmed. In these moments, Proverbs’ wisdom rings true: “Where there is no counsel,...
The Gift of Emotions: Understanding How God Created Us God created us with emotions to reflect His image. Emotions serve as a gift that connects us with God and others. When we recognize the opportunities emotions provide, we realize that how we live, relate to...
OCD Is A Struggle for Control and Valuing Certainty There is Power of Faith Have you ever felt like you need to do things over and over, like checking if the door is locked many times or making sure everything is just right? Psychology labels this as...
We are in a War for Our Minds Written Aug 26, 2023 by Jane Perkins, MS, LCPC, LPC-S In today’s busy world, we often feel unhappy or dissatisfied with life. One reason for these feelings could be how we talk to ourselves in our minds. As Christians, we can use a...
Feeling depressed as a Christian can be confusing. The Bible tells us that God loves us, that we are more than conquerors in Christ (Romans 8:37), and that He offers peace beyond understanding (Philippians 4:7). So why, despite our faith, do we still feel depressed?...
As Christians, we are taught to seek God’s wisdom when we face tough times. It’s a beautiful way to show humility, admitting that we can’t solve our problems alone. Here’s the catch: when we pray and ask for God’s help, we should be ready to...
A humorous lighthearted take on talk therapy with a faith-filled approach to healing. If you’re thinking therapy is just about talking about your feelings, well, you’re halfway correct. Here are some common mental health conditions that talk therapy (plus a little bit...
Fear is something everyone feels sometimes. It might happen when facing something new or scary, or thinking something bad might happen. But did you know that fear doesn’t have to control you? God wants to help you stop fear from taking over your life. He tells us in...
The Bible provides powerful guidance for managing stress by focusing on God’s specific instruction on how to find peace in the chaos of life. It’s a direct instruction requiring practice, trust in God, and self-awareness. Here’s how it encourages us to...
June 2023, By Jane Perkins, MS, LCPC, LPC The Power of Forgiveness: Improve Your Mental Health. Forgiveness isn’t just okay, it’s powerful. Believe it or not, it does make you feel better. Forgiving helps your mind and emotions by taking away stress. Some...
